Air layering and stem cuttings are effective techniques for propagating rubber plants. Spring or early summer is the best time to propagate rubber plants due to vigorous growth during this period.

The rubber plant (Ficus elastica) is a beautiful houseplant, and is beloved for its glossy, thick leaves and rich emerald color or variegated patterns. If you're a fan and want to expand your ...

Use a clean, sharp knife to make a shallow cut around a stem. Make another shallow cut 1/2 to 1 inch up on the stem. Scrape the bark off between the cuts. Callous-type tissue will develop on the wound ...

Q: I have a rubber plant that’s getting too tall, so I want to cut it back. How can I make another plant from it? Write to the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Center for Home Gardening at plantinformation ...

My fellow Master Gardener Gayle Nelson is having a love affair with her new cloner. A tray of 20 gardenia cuttings produced roots in 4 weeks. A cloner is a machine that uses hydroponic methods to ...

"Our column focuses on propagating herbaceous and woody perennials through stem cuttings. The process uses simple actions, requires few tools, takes little time or space and can generate many new ...